Can Downtowns Compete With Suburbs?

Though suburbs continue to mushroom across the nation, some experts say overcrowded suburbs will help city centers survive.

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May 18, 2001, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Though figures from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate suburban areas in Greater Cincinnati have seen record numbers of houses built and rising rates of home ownership, Ms. Cassidy is among those who picked a city neighborhood.She likes the proximity to downtown, the charm and the affordability of her starter house.All are qualities that experts think will help aging cities and towns compete with the allure of new subdivisions and wide open spaces, which are becoming increasingly congested with cars, trucks and people."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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